Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC is a professional football club based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, participating in the inaugural season of the Kerala Super League. Organized by the Kerala Football Association and Unified Football Sports Development Pvt. Ltd., the club was founded in May 2024.[1]
Full name | Thiruvananthapuram Kombans Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | The Kombans |
Short name | TKFC |
Founded | 2024 |
Owner | Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, Mohammed Illias Sahadulla |
League | Kerala Super League |
Ownership and finances
editThiruvananthapuram Kombans FC's owners are Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, a member of the former royal family of Travancore; Dr. Mohammed Illias Sahadulla, Chairman and Managing Director of KIMS Hospital; K. C. Chandrahasan, Managing Director of Kerala Travels; and T. J. Mathews, co-owner of Kovalam FC.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Super League Kerala: Franchisees of inaugural edition announced". Deccan Herald. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Mahesh Bhupathi, Travancore princess and former Benfica player among franchise owners in Super League Kerala". The Hindu. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.